09.21.17 Security FTC lawsuit over D-Link’s lax router security just took a big hit A judge dismissed half of the FTC’s complaint against D-Link. By M. Locklear, 09.21.17 save Save share
09.14.17 09.14.17 in Security The FTC is investigating Equifax's data breach The watchdog rarely comments on in-progress cases, but made an exception here. By T. Seppala, 09.14.17 save Save share View
09.05.17 09.05.17 in Business Lenovo will pay a $3.5 million fine for preinstalling adware on certain laptops The company still denies any wrongdoing. By T. Seppala, 09.05.17 save Save share View
07.25.17 07.25.17 in Internet YouTube stars are blurring the lines between content and ads The difference between regular and sponsored videos is often unclear. By E. Alvarez, 07.25.17 save Save share View
06.21.17 06.21.17 in Internet Instagram gives social media influencers the benefit of the doubt A new tool could make hidden ads more obvious -- if shills actually use it. By E. Alvarez, 06.21.17 save Save share View
06.19.17 06.19.17 in Business The FTC plans to block the DraftKings and FanDuel merger The commission cites high market share as the reason. By M. Locklear, 06.19.17 save Save share View
05.31.17 05.31.17 in Internet Amazon refunds $70 million your kids accidentally spent in apps Some basic parental controls would have saved a lot of headache. By A. Dalton, 05.31.17 save Save share View
05.10.17 05.10.17 in Internet Instagram influencers fanned the flames of Fyre Festival hype When shilling for an event goes wrong. By E. Alvarez, 05.10.17 save Save share View
04.04.17 04.04.17 in Business Your kid's 'accidental' Amazon app spending will be refunded soon Some $70 million in purchases made between 2011 and 2016 are eligible. By T. Seppala, 04.04.17 save Save share View
03.31.17 03.31.17 in Business The government plans to crack down on sketchy advertorial But given its past, maybe don't hold your breath. By T. Seppala, 03.31.17 save Save share View
